Origin
Felton, CA
Afternoon in Felton on Thursday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Felton, CA to Oakland, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
69.5 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Felton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Oakland, CA
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Trip Overview
This 69.5-mile drive from Felton, CA to Oakland, CA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I-880 and the Santa Cruz Highway, with about 59% of the journey on major highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $16. It offers a mixed driving profile, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region. This is a straightforward and efficient route, perfect for a quick transition between these California locales without needing an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 69.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route. While 59% of your journey will be on highways like I-880, also known as the Nimitz Freeway, you'll also encounter stretches on the Santa Cruz Highway, which can offer a different feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.5 miles, likely on I-880. This mixed drive profile means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and potentially more varied road conditions as you transition between these different thoroughfares.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 880 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.7 miles in near I 880 / Nimitz Freeway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 38.7 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 880 / Nimitz Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880 / Nimitz Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
I 880
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
6
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
12th Street
Turn left onto 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 880 | 28.5 mi | 32m |
| Santa Cruz Highway | 23.1 mi | 30m |
| Nimitz Freeway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Mount Hermon Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Oak Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 12th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 14th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Graham Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 880
— 28.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felton, CA and Oakland, CA.
1
Start on CA 9
414 ft
·
14 sec
·
Highway 9
2
Turn straight
193 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Graham Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Graham Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Mount Hermon Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Mount Hermon Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
188 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn right
423 ft
·
5 sec
7
Merge onto CA 17
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Santa Cruz Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 880
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 880
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 880
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Nimitz Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 880
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 880
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 41A
Toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Harrison Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
14th Street
16
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Felton, CA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Felton, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakland, CA
The final approach into Oakland, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.97 one way
$31.95 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.34 | $30.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.30 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.73 | $4.45 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oakland, CA
Afternoon in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Felton, CA to Oakland, CA covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 880, Santa Cruz Highway, Nimitz Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Felton, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.7 miles (I 880 / Nimitz Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles (I 880): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Felton, CA to Oakland, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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